2001 Ford Escape electrical system problems
The 2001 Ford Escape has 154 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
154
Electrical System complaints
11%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 9 HOURS AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE MARSHAL STATED THE DAMAGE WAS TOO EXTENSIVE TO DETERMINE WHERE THE FIRE STARTED. MOST OF THE FIRE DAMAGE WAS UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2001 Ford Escape have?
NHTSA has 154 complaints about the 2001 Ford Escape electrical system — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.